Tributes have been paid to a rugby player after his sudden death at the age of just 25.

Tom Pugh played for Swansea Uplands RFC and had done so for all of his youth and adult career.

He died suddenly on Tuesday night last week. The cause is not yet known.

The club's weekend's fixture has been postponed as a mark of respect.

His mum Lesley Coker said on a Facebook post on the club page: "I'm so touched by all the beautiful tributes to my beautiful son Tom.

"Myself, Steve and Jack called at the club today to join you all in raising a glass to my beautiful son, who was so loved by all who knew him.

"Huge thanks to Tom, James, Alex, James, Ben and all the other boys too many to mention, for all the love and support and kindness given to us."

Phil Owen, club chairman, said on their Facebook page: "It is with great sadness that we have today learnt that Tom Pugh, a player that has been with us through junior, youth and senior rugby has passed away at just 25 years of age.

"Our thoughts go out to his family first and foremost at this difficult time. His many friends at the club, who have enjoyed his company on and off the field, will ensure that Tom's memory lives on.

"As a mark of respect the scheduled fixture this coming Saturday against Pyle has been postponed.

"We have lost a very popular member of The Green Machine who will be greatly missed."

A large number of tributes have been paid to Tom.

Gareth Thomas said: "So sad, brings home to you how precious life is. My condolences from all in Mumbles."

Dale Wood said: "Another rugby brother gone too young, thoughts are with his family and friends from everyone at Pyle RFC. R.I.P mate."

And Adam Jeffery added: "I went to the same school with Tom and the same class as well, Tom was well loved by all. Miss you Tom."